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Amália/Vinicius

Amália Rodrigues · 1970

62 min · 19 tracks

A haunting blend of fado's emotional depth with poetic lyricism and orchestral arrangements that evoke nostalgia and longing.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like emotional peaks
  • nostalgic moments of reflection
  • poetic lyricism inviting introspection
  • haunting melodies for quiet evenings
  • dynamic journey through longing

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced listening experiences
  • seeking upbeat party tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
In 1970, Amália Rodrigues was already a prominent figure in fado, having established her career since the late 1930s. 'Amália/Vinicius' was a significant collaboration with Brazilian poet Vinicius de Moraes, marking a key moment in her exploration of cross-cultural musical influences. This album came during a period when Rodrigues was solidifying her status as the 'Rainha do Fado' and expanding her artistic repertoire.
Stylistic neighbors
Mariza· Carlos do Carmo· Ana Moura

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Retrato de Amalia 2:59
  • 2 Defesa do poeta 3:07
  • 3 Havemos de ir a Viana 4:06
  • 4 Monólogo de Orfeu 3:35
  • 5 Poema dos olhos da amada 2:32
  • 6 Abandono 5:02
  • 7 Formosinha de Elvas 1:35
  • 8 O objecto 1:09
  • 9 O dia da criação 6:39
  • 10 Fado para a lua de Lisboa 2:35
  • 11 Gaivota 3:57
  • 12 Balada do Mangue 3:17
  • 13 Saudades do Brasil em Portugal 3:08
  • 14 Saudades do Brasil em Portugal 2:07
  • 15 Para quê chorar? 4:34
  • 16 O retrato do poeta 1:35
  • 17 Fado português 2:36
  • 18 Autogénese 2:56
  • 19 Mensagem 5:24

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